Liquid measure and scales



(No Model.)

0. O. BECKER & P. JACOB.

LIQUID MEASURE AND SCALES. Np. 255,132. Patented Mar. 21,1882.

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

CHARLES C. BECKER AND PHILlPP JACOB, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

LIQUID MEASURE AND SCALES.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 255,132, dated March21, 1882.

Application tiled October 28, 1851.

To all whom "it may concern Be it known that we, Cinemas 0. BECKER andPHILIPP JACOB, both of Chicago, in the county of Cook and State ofIllinois, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in LiquidMeasures and Scales; and we do hereby declare that the following is afull, clear, and exact description thereof, reference being had to theaccompanyingdrawings, and to the letters of reference marked thereon,which form a part of this specification.

Thisinvention relates to measures forliquids, and more particularly formeasuring that kind of liquid which, by filling into a vessel, willcreate a foam on its surface that prevents a true measure; and it is theobject or our in vention to provide a measure that will determine theexact amount by the weight of the liquid.

with which it is filled.

Therefore ourinvention consists of the parts and combination of parts,as hereinafter de scribed and specifically claimed.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 represents an exteriorperspective View of theliquid-measure complete; Fig. 2, a sectionalelevation of the same; Fig. 3, a cross-section on line m 00 in Fig. 2;Fig. 4, a section and elevation of the adjustableindicating-lugs andguide detached; and Fig. 5 is a detached view of one of the coiledsprings.

Like letters represent COIIQSPOlldillg parts in all the figures.

A denotes the measuring-vessel, which we prefer to make truecylindrical. This has attached to its rear a dovetail-like guide, a, inwhich right-angular lugs b will slide that are adjustably secured in anydesired position, each by a set-screw, c, that is tapped throughtheshank oflug b,slidingin the dovetail guide.

D is a cylindrical frame that is open at both ends, with aninternaldiameter for the vessel A to be inserted and to slide verticallytherein. This frame D has a handle, (I, of any usual shape, and at theside where the handle is attached said frame is slotted for thedovetailed guide a to slide freely up and down therein. The handle d,atits upper junction with frame D, is also slotted for the lugs b topass through it. Against each side of the frame D, and di- (Xo model.)

ametrically opposite each other, are secured against the frame twosemi-cylindrical tubes,

j, that are closed on top and open at the bot- 1 tubes g are connectedat the bottom by a wire,

it, so that the tubes 9 and wire h combined form a U-shaped yoke. Coiledsprings 1 of a size to enter tubes 9, are secured each with one end tothe cap of one of the tubes 1'', and with their opposite ends to thebottom of tubes g, so as to pull said tubes 9 and wire it upward withthe wire bearing against thelowercdges of frame D. The bottom of thevessel A will rest upon the Wire h, and will be balanced by the springsi, which, by filling liquid in said vessel, will be expandedproportionally, and by the distance the vessel A will sink down in theframe the amount of liquid the vessel contains will be indicated.According to the specific gravity of the liquid which is to be measuredthe lugs b are adjusted for measuring a pint or quart. The projectingshank of lugs Z) is shaped for pressing the thumb thereon whilesupporting the measure by the hair-- die, so as to hold the intended lugeven with the top of said handle, when by filling the vessel A thebar-tender can feel how the pressure of the lug against his thumbbecomes less until the pressure is counterbalanced by the weight of theliquid, when he knows he has the correct measure, no matter ifin theshape of foam or liquid.

This apparatus is particularly intended for measuring fermentedliquorsas beer, ale, or porter; but it may be used for measuring otherliquids.

As will be noticed, this measure is very simple in its construction,cannot well get out of order, is easily handled, and is always ready foruse.

This device is also well adapted for measuring off combustibleliquids-like gasoline, hen zine, 0r alcohol-at night without light.

\Vhat we claim is 1. The combination of the vessel A, having dovetailedslide a and vertically-adjustable lugs b and set-screws c, and the frameD, having wire it, suspended therefrom by coiled In testimony that weclaim thei'orugeingas springs i. all substantially as and for the purourin ventien we nifix our signatures in prespose set forth. ence of twoWitnesses.

2. The combination, with vessel A, having 5 dovetail slide a,vertically-adjustable lugs 1), CHARLES C. BEGKE I.

and set-screws c, of the frame D, having slot- PHILIPP JACOB.

tell handle (1, tubes f, spriug-inclosing tubes g, transverseconnecting-wire l1, and springs 'Witnesscs:

i. a l substantially as and for the purpose set F. W. KAsEHAG-EN, 1oforth. E. H. FROHMANN.

